The IEC says it has used the same company in previous years and that the commission has not had these problems in the past.

Eyewitness News reporter Clement Manyathela has more on the story.

After Eyewitness News pressed them and told them about the kind of documentary evidence that we have, showing them that the ink is easy to wash off, they said they are going to get in touch with this company and seek answers.

— Clement Manyathela, Reporter -EWN

They have decided they will start an investigation into this indelible ink.

— Clement Manyathela, Reporter -EWN

Click on the link below to hear the full report as well as more on the voting count....